Karl Außerhofer ? Das Kriegstagebuch eines Soldaten im Ersten Weltkrieg
Contributors: J.W. Kuprian, Hermann
Publisher: innsbruck university press
Language: ger
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9783902571908
Subjects: History; Regional & national history; First World War
Description: The diary of Karl Außerhofer, written during World War I, reports on his military service in the mountains near Pustertal (Val Pusteria)and at the southern frontline.  It shows his personal perception and of the enemies. Emotional insights are paired with the life of his family backed by the hope for a better future. Comment on countryside, weather, food, leisure, clothing, hygiene, housing, illness, death, and religion complete this very personal report. This publication includes the litteral transcription of the original diary complemented by contentual and linguistic commentaries.
Notes: German.